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Asad Mirza 8 August 2026: On August 7, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, an “Islamic NATO”-style mutual-defence pact, in Islam’s holiest city rather than any capital. Born from doubts about US protection after Iranian strikes went unanswered, and Yemen’s collapsing truce, the deal reshapes regional alignments – unsettling Iran, […]
Asad Mirza India’s expansive showcase of advanced indigenous weapon systems at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris has highlighted the nation’s unprecedented export surge, providing a robust template for hosting a premier global defence exhibition. The landscape of international military trade is undergoing a major structural realignment as emerging industrial powers transition from historical buyers into advanced […]
Asad Mirza India has risen from 81st to 38th position on the Global Innovation Index in a decade, a genuine achievement. But to realise Viksit Bharat 2047, that momentum must be transformed from promising trajectory into sustained, precision-engineered technological leadership. There is a version of India’s innovation story that reads like an unbroken triumph. India […]
Asad Mirza Donald Trump has declared a “historic” deal for Hamas to fully disarm in Gaza, brokered by his Board of Peace. But Netanyahu calls it inadequate, Hamas ties disarmament to a full Israeli pullout, and Washington simultaneously readies fresh strikes on Iran – exposing how unsettled the region truly remains. August 1, 2026 – […]
Asad Mirza Andy Burnham entered Downing Street on July 20, 2026, without winning a general election. He inherits a stagnant economy, a fractured Labour Party, and an anxious relationship with Washington, Beijing and Brussels alike. History suggests unelected prime ministers can govern effectively – but only if they move fast. Andy Burnham became Britain’s seventh […]
Asad Mirza Washington and Riyadh have signed a civilian nuclear cooperation pact that could let Saudi Arabia enrich uranium on its own soil. Announced this week and now headed to Congress, the deal marks a historic shift in US nonproliferation policy, alarms Israel and threatens to reshape the regional balance of power just as the […]
Asad Mirza Iran is constructing a dangerous dual-chokepoint architecture across the Middle East’s vital waterways. By coordinating Houthi rebels in Yemen and al-Shabab militants in Somalia, Tehran is tactically moving to dominate both sides of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, duplicating the strategic energy leverage it already holds over the vital Strait of Hormuz. Recent intelligence […]